HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1977.06.02 - 13202Chairm,•n, ; move the adoption of the foregoing resolution,
Miscellaneous Resolution
BY: MARGUERITE SIMSON, DISTRICT 47
IN RE; INCREASE IN FOSTER HOME RATE - JUVENILE COURT
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, the State Department of Social Services and Oakland County each pay
50% of Foster care costs of children placed in licensed foster homes; and
WHEREAS, costs for the care of children have increased substantially over the last
several years;. and
WHEREAS, foster home placements are preferred in many cases; and
WHEREAS, it costs the county approximately $36 daily to maintain a child in
Children's Village or other institutional programs as opposed to between $3.50 and $5,30 a
day in foster care homes; and
WHEREAS, the greatest need
to provide For the care of the adolescent age group (13 to 19); and
WHEREAS, the present rate for foster care is set at 80% of the Bureau of Labor
Standards for a moderate income family,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the rates previously established for the
age group 1:3 through 18 be increased 20% to reflect actual costs of care,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT all licensed foster core families be commended for
their services to children and that this Commission encourage their continued participation.
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in providing foster homes is the recruitment of families
FISCAL NOTE
BY: FINANCE COMMITTEE, PAUL E. KASPER, CHAIRMAN
IN RE: MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #7969 - INCREASE IN FOSTER HOME
RATE - JUVENILE COURT
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen:
Pursuant to Rule XI-C of this Board, the Finance Committee finds
the amount of $17,155 available in the 1977 Contingent Fund, said funds
to be transferred to the 1977 Juvenile Maintenance Budget as follows:
1. $14,640 to the Foster-Boarding Homes line item
2. $2,515 to the Dry Goods and Clothing line item.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
Paul E. Kasper, Chairman
(29%)
13-19 4.94
I .& (20%)
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
INCREASE IN FOSTER HOME RATES
EFFECTIVE 611/77-12/31177
Foster Care Rates
Daily Rate
As of
Age 1/1/77
Current Daily Rate
Per Miscellaneous Resolution #7861
(State Maximum Allowable for 50% Reimbursable)
Proposed
Daily Rate
(20% Increase)
6.36
Source of Funding
State 2.47 (50%) 2.65 (5 0%)
County 2.47 (50%) 2.65 (50%)
TOTAL 4.94 5,30
2.65 (42%)
3.71 (58%)
6.36
Estimated No. of Proposed Additional Number Total
Days of Care Daily Rate Monthly of Additional
Per Month Increase Cost Months Cost
13-19 1,973 1.06 2,091.38 x 7 14,639.66
Annual Clothing Allowance
Rate Current Rate . Proposed Additional Estimate
As of Per Misc. Res. Rate Cost Number of
1/1/77 #7861 (20% increase) Per Child Children Total
13-19 211.70 237,25 284,70 47,45 x 53 2,514.85
Source of Funding
State 105.85 (5 0%) 118.62 (50%) 118.62 (42%)
County 105.85 (50%) 118.63 (50e4) 166.08 (58%)
TOTAL 211.70 237.25 284.70
Age
Age
Additional Cost Foster Care
Additional Cost Annual Clothing
$14,639.66
2,514.85
$17,154.51
* Rates currently set at State Maximum Allowable to receive 50% State Reimbursement
for expenditures. County can increase rates at anytime, but must absorb 100% of
any increase cost.
#7 969 June 2, 1977
FIERFPAPPRO
Moved by Hoot supported by Simson the report be accepted.
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the motion carried.
• Moved by Hoot supported by Simson the resolution be adopted.
AYES: McConnell, McDonald, Moffitt, Montante, Moxiey, Murphy, Page,
Patterson, Perinoff, Pernick, Peterson, Price, Roth, Simson, Wilcox, Aaron,
DiGiovanni, Doyon, Fortino, Gabler, Gorsline, Hoot, Kasper, Kelly, Lanni. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, resolution #7969 was
adopted.
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
i, Lynn D. Allen, Clerk of the County of Oakland and
having a seal, do hereby certify- that I have compared the annexed copy of
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at . their meeting helcLgn..June .2,.).977 ..............
with the original record thereof now remaining in my
office, and that it is a true and correct transcript
therefrom, and of the whole thereof.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and
affixed the seal of said County at Pontiac, Michigan
this.. . 2nd June .......... ..„day of, 19. 77.
Lynn D. Allen,....„....... „Clerk
By ...... ............. „...... ...... Deputy Clerk